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heel

Definition

  • noun: the back part of your foot that is below the ankle
  • noun: the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the arch
  • verb: to lean to one side
  • verb: to furnish with a heel
  • used as a command to tell a dog to walk next to you

Examples

  • The President is trying to 'bring to heel' his opponents in the legislature. [=to force his opponents to do what he wants them to do]

  • This year, the team's 'Achilles' heel' is its pitching. [=the team could fail because of its poor pitching]

  • We hope these measures will help to 'bring' inflation 'to heel'. [=will help to control inflation]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh, all right. Hang on. Like a chicken...with the face of a monkey... I fly. Let me know when you're ready for another round, M'Lady. Well, he was sprightly. Especially for a man in heels. Are you okay? I've never been better. This is so nice. I wish it could be like this all the time. Me too... (..)
    2013 Frozen